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1194774
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade: Saudi Arabia more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to facilitate trade with Saudi Arabia. more like this
tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Hollinrake more like this
uin 902519 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answer text <p>Total exports to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom last year were up £1.0bn from 2018 and we want this growth to continue. My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade recently engaged with her counterpart to remove trade barriers during this difficult period, and we continue to identify ways of opening up more opportunities in the country to businesses in the United Kingdom.</p><p>My Hon. Friend for Thirsk and Malton will also be aware that we are carefully considering the implications of the Court of Appeal Judgement for export licence decision-making and are working to enable the re-taking of decisions on the correct legal basis, which I understand is a process which will have a bearing on businesses in his constituency.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-12T16:26:01.94Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-12T16:26:01.94Z
answering member
4498
label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
tabling member
4474
label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
1194380
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Illegal Broadcasting: Internet more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of internet piracy by pirate broadcasters, such as beoutQ, on the export value of the UK’s intellectual property. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 45016 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answer text <p>Officials in the Department for International Trade work closely with their counterparts in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Intellectual Property Office on matters relating to the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights around the world.</p><p> </p><p>Government ministers and our Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have raised this matter with the Saudi Arabian government and will continue to make representations about any alleged broadcast infringement activities of UK IP.</p><p> </p><p>We understand broadcasting piracy on satellite in Saudi Arabia, through the pirate operator beoutQ, has now stopped. This followed pressure by the UK, the US, European countries, and major sports rights holders.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that there are continued issues of infringement of UK-owned intellectual property rights across all industries through the use of IPTV apps, and we will work with the IPO to address these issues and work to protect UK intellectual property in all territories.</p>
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
grouped question UIN
45015 more like this
45017 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-19T12:34:49.767Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T12:34:49.767Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1194495
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading beoutQ more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the potential acquisition of Newcastle football club by Saudi Arabia, what discussions she has had with her Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of internet piracy by state-sponsored pirate broadcasters such as beoutQ on the export value of the UK creative industry's intellectual property. more like this
tabling member constituency Lincoln more like this
tabling member printed
Karl McCartney more like this
uin 45153 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answer text <p>Officials in the Department for International Trade work closely with their counterparts in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Intellectual Property Office on matters relating to the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights around the world.</p><p> </p><p>Government ministers and our Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have raised this matter with the Saudi Arabian government and will continue to make representations about any alleged broadcast infringement activities of UK IP.</p><p> </p><p>We understand broadcasting piracy on satellite in Saudi Arabia, through the pirate operator beoutQ, has now stopped. This followed pressure by the UK, the US, European countries, and major sports rights holders.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that there are continued issues of infringement of UK-owned intellectual property rights across all industries through the use of IPTV apps, and we will work with the IPO to address these issues and work to protect UK intellectual property in all territories.</p>
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-19T12:35:52.377Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T12:35:52.377Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4028
label Biography information for Karl McCartney more like this
1194633
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her policy to include (a) mutual recognition of professional standards, (b) the movement of people and (c) visas as part of an international trade agreement with the United States; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 45156 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answer text <p>On 2 March 2020, the Department for International trade published our negotiating objectives, available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-trade-negotiations-with-the-us" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-trade-negotiations-with-the-us</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government stated its objective to enhance opportunities for UK service suppliers and investors for business travel to the US and to support the recognition of professional qualifications.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-19T13:12:02.87Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T13:12:02.87Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1194637
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her policy to include investor state dispute settlement mechanisms in international trade agreements. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 45157 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answer text <p>The precise details of any future Free Trade Agreement are a matter for formal negotiations, and we would not seek to pre-empt these discussions.</p><p><br>The United Kingdom has negotiated investment agreements with investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions with over 90 existing treaty partners and recognises the important role that investment protection standards can play in reassuring our investors abroad. For example, these provisions can ensure that the assets of British investors are not expropriated without compensation, and that they are not treated in a discriminatory or arbitrary manner.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-18T09:28:59.283Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T09:28:59.283Z
answering member
4498
label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1194640
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her policy to include the cancellation of section 232 tariffs as a condition for an international trade agreement with the United States. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 45158 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answer text <p>The UK has consistently opposed US section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium. The UK is a close national security ally of the US and our steel and aluminium products are important for US businesses and defence, and we continue to reject any claim that they harm US national security.</p><p>The Government published its strategic and outline approach to negotiations with the United States for a UK-US Free Trade Agreement on 2 March. As set out in that paper, we will be pressing the US for the swift removal of these unjustified tariffs.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-19T10:49:17.687Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T10:49:17.687Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1193608
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Turkey more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturer finances and (b) employment figures in the UK motor manufacturing industry of proposed post-transition customs arrangements with Turkey. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow West more like this
tabling member printed
Gareth Thomas more like this
uin 43823 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-15more like thismore than 2020-05-15
answer text <p>The UK’s manufacturing and motor manufacturing industry plays a vital role in the UK’s economy by driving exports, innovation, job creation and productivity. We want to ensure that it continues to succeed.</p><p> </p><p>At the end of the transition period, the UK will no longer be a member of the partial EU-Turkey customs union. We are preparing to negotiate a trade agreement with Turkey that would allow businesses in both the UK and Turkey to continue to trade with each other under preferential terms and deliver continuity of current arrangements as far as possible.</p><p> </p><p>This department continues to engage with businesses in the automotive industry to understand their priorities and inform the UK’s approach.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-15T11:34:05.473Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-15T11:34:05.473Z
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
177
label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1193627
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the deadline set by the US Congress for the end of trade negotiations between the UK and the US. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 43890 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answer text <p>Neither the UK nor US Governments have set any date for the end of negotiations, however both sides are equally committed to negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement as swiftly as possible. The first round of negotiations began on 5<sup>th</sup> May.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-12T16:46:04.54Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-12T16:46:04.54Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1193630
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Agricultural Products: Import Duties more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what representations she has received from representatives from the UK farming sector on the effect of tariff free imports from (a) New Zealand, (b) Australia and (c) the US on UK on the competitiveness of UK farmers. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 43891 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answer text <p>The Secretary of State regularly receives representations from the UK farming sector in our negotiations. Many representatives from the UK sector responded to the DIT consultations held in 2018 asking for industry views and priorities for these negotiations. Summaries of the responses are available on the gov.uk website.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is clear that our trade agreements must work in the best interests of UK producers, consumers, and businesses.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-12T14:12:12.633Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-12T14:12:12.633Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1193803
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Distributive Trade: Freight more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to her Answer of 6 May 2020 to Question 42002, on Trade: Freight, what representations her Department has made to the Treasury on the suitability of support being provided to the freight sector during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Esterson more like this
uin 43892 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member for Sefton Central to the answer I gave him on 6 May 2020, UIN: 42002, this Department is working closely with the Department for Transport and the Devolved Administrations to support industry and continue the flow of critical freight for the whole of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This Department has an important role in representing the feedback we hear from the sectors we engage with to other Government departments, but, consistent with the practice of successive administrations, the Government does not disclose details of internal departmental meetings.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-12T09:55:53.21Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-12T09:55:53.21Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4061
label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this